With Lakers big man Anthony Davis on the bench, a late scratch because of plantar fasciitis in his left foot, L.A. held on to beat the Brooklyn Nets 102-101 on Friday. Austin Reaves scored a career-high 38 points and LeBron James added 29 points and eight assists as the Lakers survived after D'Angelo Russell -- whom they traded to Brooklyn last month -- missed a potential game-winning 3 with 4.

Lakers center Anthony Davis missed only his third game this season after being a late scratch from the lineup before Friday's matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. Davis was downgraded to out 40 minutes before tipoff due to plantar fasciitis in his left foot.

Davis (foot) has been downgraded to questionable for Friday's game against the Nets, Mark Medina of NBA.com reports. The fact that Davis has been downgraded this close to Friday's tip-off doesn't bode well for his chances of playing.

Starting against Nets

Davis started the day as probable to play before being downgraded to questionable a little less than an hour before tipoff and ruled out 30 minutes before the game.

The Lakers are preparing for a Friday matchup against the Brooklyn Nets, but they may be without two key players, including star center Anthony Davis, who is li